Crown & Anchor
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This pub seems to draw you in as it very attractive from the outside so my wife and I went in and what a very pleasing atmosphere ,it was full and we were very luck to find a table. We studied the menu and as we had not had a Christmas roast dinner we chose the Nut Roast and picked a bottle of Red wine.
The red, a Merlot I believe, was excellent, full bodied with a lovely after taste, this is where the good news ends. Our meal finally came and did not look too appetizing but as we had not eaten since breakfast and it was now around 7pm, so we gave it a go. The nut roast was extremely dry the sprouts were overcooked and the roast spuds were naff and so was the rest of veg.
I know,, I know, I should have complained there and then but hunger got he better of me/us and I am sure that we have all be there when YOU JUST WANT SOMETHING TO EAT, and at certain times anything will do, and this was just one of those occasions.
When one of the bar staff came to collect the plates we let him know that the food was not of a good standard but hunger dictated why we ate it, all we got was a lukewarm apology.
So were the kitchen staff having a laugh and maintaining the renowned vendetta against many vegetarians by providing a plate of poor quality food ?. Have they never heard of Quorn ?
This was our first and last visit to this pub.
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The red, a Merlot I believe, was excellent, full bodied with a lovely after taste, this is where the good news ends. Our meal finally came and did not look too appetizing but as we had not eaten since breakfast and it was now around 7pm, so we gave it a go. The nut roast was extremely dry the sprouts were overcooked and the roast spuds were naff and so was the rest of veg.
I know,, I know, I should have complained there and then but hunger got he better of me/us and I am sure that we have all be there when YOU JUST WANT SOMETHING TO EAT, and at certain times anything will do, and this was just one of those occasions.
When one of the bar staff came to collect the plates we let him know that the food was not of a good standard but hunger dictated why we ate it, all we got was a lukewarm apology.
So were the kitchen staff having a laugh and maintaining the renowned vendetta against many vegetarians by providing a plate of poor quality food ?. Have they never heard of Quorn ?
This was our first and last visit to this pub.
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Went here for a meal although the pub was loud and noisy that is the only downside.
The food was hot tasty and plenty of it real good value for money would go back again
The food was hot tasty and plenty of it real good value for money would go back again
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Lovely lunch menu , great wines and nice surroundings . Staff really friendly .
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Reasonable pub but bought my daughter a vodka and coke that was undrinkable. Cheap nasty spirit.
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Was passing through Eastbourne and saw the crown so decided to stop for a drink, glad I did, really welcoming atmosphere, bar staff were lucky and really helpful, we didn't stay to long as had somewhere to be but if we didn't I can't imagine I would of left for a fair few hours, really enjoyed my time here, highly recommend
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We called in here for brunch on New Years day. What a gem of a place. Gluten free catered for - both food and drink a very pleasant surprise.
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Went for the first time on a chilly Wednesday evening in early January - not many people about so getting a table was no problem. The young man who served us was delightful, nothing too much trouble. We are: one meat eater, one vegetarian and one vegan so it's not easy to keep us all happy. There are separate menus for veggie/vegan (and also for gluten free) and it is so nice to have a choice on the menu - many options for the veggie and only slightly fewer for the vegan. We had chilli con carne, butternut squash moussaka, and vegan nut roast (there was also a vegetarian version of this). All delicious. The nut roast was lovely and moist, served with really crispy roasties, mixed veg and a jug of gravy. The moussaka came with salad and sweet potato chips, and the chilli con carne with rice and salad. Two of us shared a fabulous vegan chocolate and coconut torte. Wine list not extensive but perfectly good and most come as glasses so we could all have something different. Although this is a traditional pub and there is no separate restaurant the service and quality of the food was excellent.
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Good food, service not bad, but pool table need some attention and the prices are over inflated, maybe because it tries to pull the hotel trade. Has some reasonable live entertainment. Shame though, as paying an extra pound in the pint is after a while not worth it.
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Me and my husband visited Eastbourne and found this pub and wow we are so glad we did what a fun friendly place to be..staff were excellent..atmosphere was relaxed and fun ..we sat down in the sports bar area and played pool with the locals and were made to feel so at home exactly the same great experience the following night
Thank-you to all the staff for making our visit so enjoyable and comfortable we will definitely be back :) Michelle and terry (Coles )
Thank-you to all the staff for making our visit so enjoyable and comfortable we will definitely be back :) Michelle and terry (Coles )
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Lovely wee pub.
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The selection of drinks is good, the bar staff were quick and attentive but the wait staff were rude.
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Very nice pub, nicely situated between the hotels. Good selection of food and beers, served by friendly staff.
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Nice relaxed place. Good atmosphere
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The pub was packed a lovely atmosphere. The food looked delicious.
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This review is for visitors, since everyone who knows Eastbourne probably knows this pub already.
It is spacious – in the summer you can sit at a table outside or on the balcony. There is a wide choice of food, which is at a far higher level than the average pub grub.
What is particularly nice is that the bar is adequately staffed. We found that even on a busy holiday there was no struggling to catch someone's eye. It was all very relaxed, especially as the staff were so friendly.
The pub is quite active: depending on your tastes there are evenings for karaoke, a pub quiz and live concerts, among other things.
It is spacious – in the summer you can sit at a table outside or on the balcony. There is a wide choice of food, which is at a far higher level than the average pub grub.
What is particularly nice is that the bar is adequately staffed. We found that even on a busy holiday there was no struggling to catch someone's eye. It was all very relaxed, especially as the staff were so friendly.
The pub is quite active: depending on your tastes there are evenings for karaoke, a pub quiz and live concerts, among other things.
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Lovely pub with great food & great prices.
All the staff are wonderful!!
Would definitely recommend for a staff party or just a nice time with family/friends
All the staff are wonderful!!
Would definitely recommend for a staff party or just a nice time with family/friends
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After having seen good reviews, we decided to give it a go
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was lovely, my husband had a full english breakfast, good quality, well presented and delicious (i sampled some of the sausage as it looked irresistible and it tasted as good as it looked)I had the homemade maccaroni cheese, which was very good and very cheesy
We look forward to returning and sampling more of their menu
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was lovely, my husband had a full english breakfast, good quality, well presented and delicious (i sampled some of the sausage as it looked irresistible and it tasted as good as it looked)I had the homemade maccaroni cheese, which was very good and very cheesy
We look forward to returning and sampling more of their menu
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excellant pub you must visit
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Had a brilliant time at the Christmas draw will definitely go back
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We went to the Crown & Anchor last night for their raffle night. It had a great, lively, atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. I have to say that, despite not winning anything, the raffle was excellent! The prizes were great and it was well organised. The wine was nice (Malbec especially) and the food was quite good. In fact the only disappointment was that, with our "ham, egg & chips" we were expecting a couple of nice, thick, slices of ham off the bone - instead we had two very thin slices that had the appearance of coming out of a packet. If they were off the bone, it was a very skinny, mean portion indeed. Apart from that we had a great night. Thank you.
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Had one of the of the best nights ever.the food was amazing and olly the manger was fablous he made us feel very welcome and looked after us all evening.the live band were amazing .so really worth a visit
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Great when bands are Playing although even when they arent u still pay the inflated Prices which is extremely Expensive for just a Pub.<br>Used to be reserved But lately seems Full of Contractors straight from work.<br>Smells like a dockyard
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We use the function room regularly and the food and staff very good
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I have been to The Crown & Anchor on a number of occasions during 2017 and on each of those occasions had a very good meal, generous portions with excellent service, well worth a visit.
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Had Christmas work party here. Very nice food. Live music was okay.
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